News from 2023

THINK PHARMACY THIS CHRISTMAS FOR COMMON CONDITIONS

15 December 2023

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire are encouraging people to use services appropriately over the Christmas period and throughout the winter season, and to consider their local pharmacy first for help with minor health concerns.

BOOKING A JAB "AS EASY AS BOOKING A CAB" IN NHS APP OVERHAUL

13 December 2023

The NHS is setting out how it will increase national uptake of lifesaving vaccinations, ensuring millions more people receive protection against a range of diseases.

USING FRAILTY VIRTUAL WARDS TO PREVENT HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS

08 December 2023

COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE ICS SIGN UP TO PREVENTION CONCORDAT FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH

05 December 2023

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) has reaffirmed its commitment to promote positive mental health and wellbeing and prevent poor mental health by becoming a signatory to the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health.

WEST MIDLANDS MEASLES CASES PROMPT MMR VACCINATION CALL

01 December 2023

People in the West Midlands are being urged to check that they, and all family members are up to date with their MMR vaccine, following confirmation that measles is circulating in the region.

NHS BUS-TING CANCER TOUR VISITS COVENTRY, RAISING LOCAL AWARENESS OF CANCER SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

01 December 2023

Hundreds of locals took part in NHS England’s ‘Bus-ting Cancer Tour’ this week as the bus rolled into Coventry to drive awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and encourage people to contact their GP practice if they notice them.

NHS URGES PEOPLE IN COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE TO BOOK WINTER VACCINES WITH ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT FOR ONLINE BOOKINGS

30 November 2023

With only two weeks to go to book flu and Covid vaccines online, the NHS is encouraging those who are eligible, to go online or on the NHS App and book an appointment by 14 December 2023.

DO YOUR BIT TO KEEP ANTIBIOTICS WORKING

23 November 2023

Warwickshire County Council and NHS Coventry and Warwickshire are working together to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance – reminding people to save antibiotics for when they are really needed.

NHS BUS-TING CANCER TOUR IS COMING TO COVENTRY

21 November 2023

The NHS ‘Bus-ting Cancer Tour’ is coming to Coventry on Tuesday 28th November to encourage local residents to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer.

COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE ICS WIN HSJ AWARD FOR APPROACH TO SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS

20 November 2023

The health system in Coventry and Warwickshire won the ‘Performance Recovery Award’ in the 2023 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards for their work to improve the life expectancy of people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI).

MATERNITY SERVICES AT GEORGE ELIOT HOSPITAL NHS TRUST RATED GOOD AGAIN BY CQC

16 November 2023

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has again rated maternity services at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust as good following an inspection in September.

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICB TO INTRODUCE LEAD PROVIDER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES

09 November 2023

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) are pleased to announce today an exciting new step in how adult community care is delivered in Coventry and Warwickshire.

THOUSANDS OF LIVES SAVED BY THE NHS THANKS TO RAPID ROLLOUT OF BLOOD THINNERS

02 November 2023

Thousands of lives have been saved and almost 17,000 strokes prevented, thanks to the rapid roll-out of blood-thinning drugs on the NHS, the head of the health service will announce today.

NEW COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE RESOURCE PROVIDES UNIQUE INSIGHT INTO NEURODIVERGENT LANGUAGE

01 November 2023

A new resource has launched to encourage people to think about the words they use when talking about neurodiversity.

NEW PATIENT CHOICE INITIATIVE TO BEGIN FROM 31ST OCTOBER

24 October 2023

In order to combat the increase in waiting times for elective procedures, a new national government programme is being launched on 31st October.

NHS DELIVERING FASTEST EVER FLU VACCINE ROLLOUT AHEAD OF WINTER

20 October 2023

The lifesaving NHS winter vaccination programme in Coventry and Warwickshire has delivered more than 180,931 flu jabs and over 135,632 Covid vaccines to people most at risk in just over five weeks.

ANNUAL HEALTH CHECKS SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILTY

17 October 2023

Did you know that young people aged 14 or older with a learning disability are eligible for a free annual health check provided by the NHS?

COVENTRY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY HEALTH

16 October 2023

Local Occupational Therapists (OTs) have been commended for their contributions to community health and preventive care in Coventry by the Allied Health Professional Awards. The OTs have been nominated for supporting population health and wellbeing.

FUNDING TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH INEQUALITIES

11 October 2023

The Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Health Collaborative (MHC) is inviting expressions of interest for funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of residents.

USING A POPULATION HEALTH MANAGEMENT APPROACH TO TACKLE HEALTH INEQUALITIES

10 October 2023

Designing proactive and personalised interventions to prioritise prevention and tackle health inequalities.

NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE ICB HOLDS ITS FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

03 October 2023

Thank you to everyone who attended the NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB AGM, which took place on Thursday 21st September. There was an excellent attendance from across system partners to discuss the future of health and care in Coventry and Warwickshire.

LEARNING DISABILITY FRIENDLY BADGE LAUNCHES IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

02 October 2023

Applications are now open for GP practices in Coventry and Warwickshire to apply for a Learning Disability Friendly Badge.

WARWICKSHIRE NORTH PILOT FRAILTY HUB CLINIC SEES FIRST PATIENT

27 September 2023

An 83-year-old man has become the very first patient at Warwickshire North’s pilot Frailty Hub Clinic. Gerald Spencer and his wife were met with an ovation from a range of health and social care staff as they entered the doors of Hazelwood Practice.

NHS BOOKING OPENS FOR LIFE-SAVING COVID VACCINATIONS

18 September 2023

More than four million people in the Midlands can book their life-saving autumn Covid vaccine online from today (18 September) as the NHS steps up its winter vaccination programmes early in response to the risk of the new Covid variant.

NHS WINTER VACCINE ROLLOUT KICKS OFF WITH CARE HOMES

11 September 2023

Residents of older adult care homes and people who are housebound will begin receiving their covid and flu vaccinations from today, as the NHS kickstarts the winter vaccinations campaign.

WARWICKSHIRE REMAINS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH SEND

11 September 2023

Continued improvements are being made in Warwickshire to enhance support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS NOW OFFER ORAL CONTRACEPTION

06 September 2023

More than 550 Midlands community pharmacies are now able to offer oral contraception to local people who have previously been prescribed by a GP.

NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE WARNS PEOPLE OF HEAT EXHAUSTION DURING HOT SEPTEMBER WEATHER

05 September 2023

The UK Health Security Agency and Met Office have issued a Heat-health Amber Alert for the West Midlands until 9pm Sunday 10th September.

PROACTIVE CARE – A COMMUNITY BASED APPROACH TO SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH LONG-TERM CONDITIONS

01 September 2023

As one of the commitments within the NHS Long Term Plan, Proactive Care provides personalised community-based coordinated care that starts with what matters to the individual, and approaches care based on the individual’s strengths.

NHS FLU & COVID VACCINE PROGRAMMES BROUGHT FORWARD DUE TO RISK OF NEW COVID VARIANT

31 August 2023

Millions of eligible people will now be offered a covid vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new covid variant.

LATEST BACK TO HEALTH PROGRAMME REPORT SHOWS POSITIVE IMPACT

31 August 2023

The Back to Health Pathway Programme introduced by George Eliot Hospital to support patients with their care journey has reported real impact after a year in operation.

NEW 'SPORT AND TALK' PROGRAMME LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

31 August 2023

Sky Blues in the Community (SBitC), the official charity arm of Coventry City Football Club, are working with the NHS to deliver a brand new ‘Sport and Talk for Life Skills’ initiative for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Coventry

NHS ROLLS OUT WORLD-FIRST PROGRAMME TO TRANSFORM DIABETES CARE FOR UNDER 40S

29 August 2023

Tens of thousands of people in England living with early onset type 2 diabetes will benefit from more intensive and targeted care, thanks to a world-first initiative being rolled out by the NHS.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

23 August 2023

We would like to invite you to join us for the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) Annual General Meeting (AGM).

NHS PARTNERS WITH MORRISONS TO PUT VITAL CANCER AWARENESS MESSAGING ON UNDERWEAR LABELS

21 August 2023

Morrisons and the NHS are working together to put advice on underwear labels urging people to contact their GP practice if they spot potential symptoms of breast or testicular cancer.

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE APPROACH TO SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS SHORTLISTED FOR HSJ AWARD

14 August 2023

The health system in Coventry and Warwickshire has been shortlisted for a ‘Performance Recovery Award’ in the 2023 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards for their work with people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI).

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME

03 August 2023

Coventry and Warwickshire Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are taking part in a Population Health Management (PHM) transformation programme.

MORE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE AT LOCAL PHARMACIES

31 July 2023

People needing medical care across Coventry and Warwickshire are now able to get professional clinical advice and treatment at a place more convenient for them as part of an extended service agreement between community pharmacists and NHS England.

BLOG: CLINICAL AND CARE PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP (CCPL) PROGRAMME IN COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE

27 July 2023

Dr Mike Caley, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, explains what the Clinical and Care Professional Leadership (CCPL) programme is, and what it means for Coventry and Warwickshire.

UPDATE ON THE SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BED REVIEW

26 July 2023

Coventry and Warwickshire ICB Board has approved the development of a pre-consultation business case on the South Warwickshire Community Hospital Bed Review.

INDUSTRIAL ACTION TO CAUSE DISRUPTION OVER THE NEXT WEEK

13 July 2023

Major disruption caused by industrial action over the next fortnight will have a serious impact on the NHS, with services expected to face the most challenging period yet.

FOUR STAFF FROM NHS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE ICB ATTEND SPECIAL SERVICE AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY CELEBRATING THE NHS'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

06 July 2023

Four staff from NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB joined other NHS staff, senior government and political leaders, health leaders and celebrities at a service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the NHS 75th birthday.

NHS75 - CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF THE NHS

06 July 2023

The NHS celebrated its 75th birthday on Wednesday (5th July) and the anniversary was an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the history and achievements of our health service.

COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM'S PILOT SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICE WINS NATIONAL AWARD

05 July 2023

Commissioned by Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board, and delivered in partnership with Coventry’s Children’s Services and Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), a pilot speech and language therapy service has received a presti

HOW YOU MAKE A COMPLAINT ABOUT PRIMARY CARE SERVICES IS CHANGING ON 1 JULY 2023

01 July 2023

You have the right to make a complaint about any aspect of NHS care, treatment or service, and this is written into the NHS Constitution on GOV.UK.

NHS ENGLAND PUBLISH LONG TERM WORKFORCE PLAN

30 June 2023

Today NHS England have published the first ever NHS Long Term Workforce Plan – a plan developed by the NHS, backed by investment from government and created in collaboration with our staff and experts.

COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE'S INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM LAUNCHES NEW SMALL SUPPORTS PROGRAMME TO BETTER HELP VULNERABLE PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTY

30 June 2023

Coventry and Warwickshire’s Integrated Care System (CWICS) is launching a dedicated support programme that will support the development of an alternative way of offering personalised support for autistic people and those with learning disabilities who hav

EXPANDED SAFE HAVEN SERVICE TO PROVIDE IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

29 June 2023

The new Safe Haven Coventry and Warwickshire service will provide community-based, non-clinical support for those who have feelings of mental health and emotional distress.

IMPROVING LIVES PROGRAMME

15 June 2023

NHS Trusts are working in partnership with Coventry City Council to transform Coventry’s services for older people so that they can lead independent lives in good health.

#CLEANAIRDAY SUMMIT ON AIR QUALITY AND CHILD HEALTH HELD IN COVENTRY

15 June 2023

To recognise and raise awareness about the impact that air quality has on children with respiratory conditions, the Coventry and Warwickshire Children’s Transformation Programme held a summit in Coventry on June 12th as part of the national #cleanairday c

HOT WEATHER HEALTH ALERT EXTENDED FOR WEST MIDLANDS

14 June 2023

As of Tuesday 13 June, the Heat Health Alerts issued by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have been extended for the West Midlands until 9am on Monday 19 June.

NHS ISSUES HAY FEVER ADVICE FOR COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE

14 June 2023

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is reminding the public to take steps to manage hay fever and seasonal illnesses, as the West Midlands continues to experience a very high pollen count.

AMBER WEATHER ALERT FOR THIS WEEKEND

09 June 2023

The Met office has issued an Amber weather alert for the West Midlands effective between 09/06/2023 at 09:00 and 12/06/2023.

SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY TO STAY HAPPY AND HEALTHY

06 June 2023

Did you know that young people aged 14 or older with a learning disability are eligible for a free annual health check provided by the NHS?

NEW PATHWAYS FOR ACCESSING SMOKING CESSATION SERVICES

02 June 2023

Smoking tobacco remains the largest modifier risk to health in terms of mortality and morbidity, and one of the greatest drivers of health inequality in England.

THE CULTURAL INCLUSION NETWORK (CIN)

01 June 2023

Following its inception in January 2022, the Cultural Inclusion Network (CIN) is celebrating 18 months of fantastic achievements.

THE NEW COMMUNITY AUTISM SUPPORT SERVICE HAS LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES ACROSS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE

24 May 2023

Residents in Coventry and Warwickshire who may self-identify as autistic, those awaiting an autism assessment and those with an autism diagnosis will have more choice in the emotional and practical support available.

NEW STOP SMOKING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN COVENTRY

23 May 2023

Coventry City Council and Healthy Lifestyles (HLS) are jointly introducing a new stop smoking campaign called Connect to Quit to help young people in the city on their smoking cessation journey.

ADDRESSING ANXIETY FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

15 May 2023

Anxiety is something that many people experience at some point during their lives, but for those who are struggling with it, there is help available.

COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY AND INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE

15 May 2023

Hundreds of past, present and future nurses, midwives and nursing associates from across Coventry and Warwickshire marched through Coventry city centre to celebrate International Nurses’ Day and International Day of the Midwife on May 12th.

NEW TOMMY'S MISCARRIAGE SUPPORT TOOL LAUNCHED

05 May 2023

In partnership with Warwick University, Tommy’s charity has developed a new online tool to support women who have had one or more miscarriages.

NEW WORKING TOGETHER CHARTER LAUNCHED IN WARWICKSHIRE

05 May 2023

A new county-wide charter has been launched in Warwickshire, aimed at improving services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

BE PREPARED AHEAD OF THE MULTIPLE MAY BANK HOLIDAYS URGE NHS COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE

26 April 2023

The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is urging the community to order prescription medication they might need and know which NHS services they can access in advance of the May bank holidays.

NHS URGES PEOPLE TO ACCESS THE RIGHT CARE DURING EASTER AND OVER JUNIOR DOCTOR'S INDUSTRIAL ACTION

05 April 2023

Local NHS services are expecting a busy Easter bank holiday followed by four days of industrial action by Junior Doctors. Healthcare professionals are urging patients to use services appropriately, while still seeking care if they need it.

NHS LAUNCHES SPRING COVID JAB CAMPAIGN FOR COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE'S MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE

04 April 2023

The NHS kicked off the next phase of its world-renowned covid vaccination programme on Monday with a spring campaign to protect the most vulnerable, starting in care homes.

PRESCRIPTIONS ADVICE AHEAD OF UPCOMING EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

29 March 2023

The leader of pharmacy services in Coventry and Warwickshire is reminding people not to leave it too late to order repeat prescriptions if they are due ahead of the Easter break.

UHCW MATERNITY SERVICE RECEIVES HIGHEST CQC RATING FOR ITS WELL LED SERVICE

13 March 2023

Our partner organisation University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust Maternity Services has become the first to be given the top rating for leadership.

NO SMOKING DAY: SMOKERS UNAWARE THAT QUITTING SMOKING WILL REDUCE RISK OF DEMENTIA

08 March 2023

Smokers in Coventry and Warwickshire are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likely to develop dementia.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT LAUNCHED: HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPACT OF THE COST OF LIVING ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR WARWICKSHIRE RESIDENTS

07 March 2023

A new report focusing on the rising cost-of-living, and the impact of this on the health and wellbeing of people across the county, has been published by Warwickshire County Council.

VOLUNTEER-LED PHONE SUPPORT HELPS PATIENTS STAY WELL

07 March 2023

Volunteers at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton have engaged with almost 3,000 patients who are on waiting lists, or have recently been discharged from hospital.

AN UPDATE ON THE INTEGRATED CARE 5 YEAR PLAN FOR COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

28 February 2023

The ICB is leading the work on the Integrated Care 5 Year Plan for Coventry and Warwickshire, which will provide the operational detail around how the health and care elements of the priorities in the ICP Integrated Care Strategy will be delivered.

WINTER COVID BOOSTER PROGRAMME COMES TO AN END

28 February 2023

The winter Covid booster programme came to an end on 12th February, meaning people in Coventry and Warwickshire can no longer access the seasonal booster.

AN UPDATE ON THE POSITIVE DIRECTIONS TRAUMA VANGUARD PROJECT

28 February 2023

In August 2021, Coventry and Warwickshire ICB were successful in their bid to become the NHSE/I West Midlands Vanguard for the Framework for Integrated Care

INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM PLEDGES TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY BY JOINING THE CARE LEAVER COVENANT

23 February 2023

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) is proud to announce that it has signed up to the Care Leaver Covenant this week.

COVENTRY CHARITY TO ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGH NEW COMMUNITY MILE

15 February 2023

Coventry charity, Hope Community Projects is launching a new Community Mile in St Michael’s during February half term, after receiving a £3000 grant to deliver a new project encouraging communities to be active together.

NHS GIVEN £34M BOOST TO DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

06 February 2023

This new investment will deliver more convenient access and shorter waiting times for vital diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy procedures and MRI scans, say local NHS leaders.

WOMEN IN COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE URGED TO TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT CERVICAL CANCER

23 January 2023

As part of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23-29 January), the NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is raising awareness of the importance of cervical screening and getting their HPV vaccinations.

MET OFFICE ISSUES COLD WEATHER ALERT

18 January 2023

There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather and icy conditions between 0900 on Wednesday 18 Jan and 0900 on Monday 23 Jan in parts of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.

NHS USING DIGITAL SERVICES TO TACKLE HEALTH INEQUALITIES

09 January 2023

Health and social care professionals across Coventry and Warwickshire are using digital technology to tackle health inequalities and improve the health outcomes of the local population.